Barometric Pressure

[gobig]

Bill Murphy has a great book and in it he explains barometric pressure and it's effect on bass fishing, he dedicates a whole chapter to it. A great read by the way.

It was Bill Murphy's book that prompted me to consider barometric pressure along with moon phases. I do not plan fishing trips around these things but they do affect the way fish position and their activity. They are just pieces to a bigger puzzle. JMO

[gobig]

Bill Murphy has a great book and in it he explains barometric pressure and it's effect on bass fishing, he dedicates a whole chapter to it. A great read by the way.

It was Bill Murphy's book that prompted me to consider barometric pressure along with moon phases. I do not plan fishing trips around these things but they do affect the way fish position and their activity. They are just pieces to a bigger puzzle. JMO

[deaknh03]

I have read tons of bass fishing books, magazines and watched all the videos, and by far, I have found Bill Murphy's book to be the one that has helped the most. I don't stitch like he does, I don't have the patience, but the other stuff he talks (writes) about is invaluable to any bass angler.

[deaknh03]

I have read tons of bass fishing books, magazines and watched all the videos, and by far, I have found Bill Murphy's book to be the one that has helped the most. I don't stitch like he does, I don't have the patience, but the other stuff he talks (writes) about is invaluable to any bass angler.

[deaknh03]

I have read tons of bass fishing books, magazines and watched all the videos, and by far, I have found Bill Murphy's book to be the one that has helped the most. I don't stitch like he does, I don't have the patience, but the other stuff he talks (writes) about is invaluable to any bass angler.

[WRB]

Murphy's book "In Pursuit of Giant Bass" is one of the best books on bass behavior in deep structured lakes written.

Bill passed away from skin cancer before the Internet bass forums developed. It would be interesting if Murph would have posted on these forums.

The one thing to keep in mind is we have beliefs based on our own experiences, observations and over time and some of our conclusions can change. Another factor to remember is bass are fish and evolved to live underwater, we can't relate how we see and feel above water to life below water.

I was blessed to know and fish with Bill Murphy back in the early 70's. Bill was very secretive back then and didn't share information easily, that is why his book is so important for bass anglers to read.

Tom

[WRB]

Murphy's book "In Pursuit of Giant Bass" is one of the best books on bass behavior in deep structured lakes written.

Bill passed away from skin cancer before the Internet bass forums developed. It would be interesting if Murph would have posted on these forums.

The one thing to keep in mind is we have beliefs based on our own experiences, observations and over time and some of our conclusions can change. Another factor to remember is bass are fish and evolved to live underwater, we can't relate how we see and feel above water to life below water.

I was blessed to know and fish with Bill Murphy back in the early 70's. Bill was very secretive back then and didn't share information easily, that is why his book is so important for bass anglers to read.

Tom

[WRB]

Murphy's book "In Pursuit of Giant Bass" is one of the best books on bass behavior in deep structured lakes written.

Bill passed away from skin cancer before the Internet bass forums developed. It would be interesting if Murph would have posted on these forums.

The one thing to keep in mind is we have beliefs based on our own experiences, observations and over time and some of our conclusions can change. Another factor to remember is bass are fish and evolved to live underwater, we can't relate how we see and feel above water to life below water.

I was blessed to know and fish with Bill Murphy back in the early 70's. Bill was very secretive back then and didn't share information easily, that is why his book is so important for bass anglers to read.

Tom

[deaknh03]

WRB, you are a fortunate man to have known and fished with him.

[deaknh03]

WRB, you are a fortunate man to have known and fished with him.

[deaknh03]

WRB, you are a fortunate man to have known and fished with him.

[gobig]

That's pretty cool WRB. The man had a ton of knowledge.

[gobig]

That's pretty cool WRB. The man had a ton of knowledge.

[gobig]

That's pretty cool WRB. The man had a ton of knowledge.

[Pedigohornet]

I don't know the why, but a falling barometer and shallow water ponds and lakes seem made for each other. Most of my large bass [over 9 pounds] were taken ahead of or during the passing of a cold front, which is typically associated with falling pressure.

My most memorable bass was taken in 1989 during the passage of a serious front. The temperature dropped about 40 degrees and bottomed at 25 degrees with 6 inches of snow on the ground. We quite fishing when it became impossible to keep the eyes on the rods clear of ice.  This bass' official weight was 13 pounds 12 ounces.

I'm of the old school that tend to go fishing when I can, but the arrival of a front still picks me up a notch or two.  On the other hand, my next largest bass of 11 pounds 8 ounces hit during a period of stable pressure.  But, I still believe a falling pressure increases the odds of catching larger bass. 

[Pedigohornet]

I don't know the why, but a falling barometer and shallow water ponds and lakes seem made for each other. Most of my large bass [over 9 pounds] were taken ahead of or during the passing of a cold front, which is typically associated with falling pressure.

My most memorable bass was taken in 1989 during the passage of a serious front. The temperature dropped about 40 degrees and bottomed at 25 degrees with 6 inches of snow on the ground. We quite fishing when it became impossible to keep the eyes on the rods clear of ice.  This bass' official weight was 13 pounds 12 ounces.

I'm of the old school that tend to go fishing when I can, but the arrival of a front still picks me up a notch or two.  On the other hand, my next largest bass of 11 pounds 8 ounces hit during a period of stable pressure.  But, I still believe a falling pressure increases the odds of catching larger bass. 

[Pedigohornet]

I don't know the why, but a falling barometer and shallow water ponds and lakes seem made for each other. Most of my large bass [over 9 pounds] were taken ahead of or during the passing of a cold front, which is typically associated with falling pressure.

My most memorable bass was taken in 1989 during the passage of a serious front. The temperature dropped about 40 degrees and bottomed at 25 degrees with 6 inches of snow on the ground. We quite fishing when it became impossible to keep the eyes on the rods clear of ice.  This bass' official weight was 13 pounds 12 ounces.

I'm of the old school that tend to go fishing when I can, but the arrival of a front still picks me up a notch or two.  On the other hand, my next largest bass of 11 pounds 8 ounces hit during a period of stable pressure.  But, I still believe a falling pressure increases the odds of catching larger bass.